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Womanica

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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wordsmiths: Barbara May Cameron

Womanica ·

2024/06/05

Barbara May Cameron (1954-2002) was an indigenous Two-Spirit activist who spent her life organizing and advocating for LGBTQIA+ Native Americans, both locally and internationally. She was the co-founder of Gay American Indians, and she wrote a number of searing essays, critiquing the racism and homophobia she saw and experienced. For Further Reading: Gee, You Don’t Seem Like An Indian From the Reservation The Indigenous Activist Who Demanded Inclusion for All LGBTQ+ People A Forgotten Pioneer: The

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5:47

Wordsmiths: Rachel Pollack

Womanica ·

2024/06/04

Rachel Pollack (1945-2023) was a transgender activist and writer who pioneered a modern, feminist understanding of tarot cards and created the first transgender superhero for DC comics. For Further Reading: Writer Rachel Pollack, who reimagined the practice of tarot, dies at 77 The Unquenchable Fire of Rachel Pollack The Power and the Passion: An Interview with Rachel Pollack “One of the Things They Definitely are is Queer”: An interview with Rachel Pollack This Pride Month, we’re talking about

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5:48

Wordsmiths: Mary Renault

Womanica ·

2024/06/03

Mary Renault (1905-1983) was a British writer best known for her historical novels set in Ancient Greece. She wrote both contemporary and historical fiction, which often featured either explicitly or implicitly queer characters. For Further Reading: Mary Renault, the Bestselling Gay Novelist in the Age of McCarthyism MARY RENAULT, NOVELIST, IS DEAD; BASED WORKS ON HISTORY OF GREECE Forgotten Authors No.48: Mary Renault This Pride Month, we’re talking about wordsmiths. Women who used language to

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7:25

Workers: Addie L. Wyatt

Womanica ·

2024/05/31

Addie L. Wyatt (1924-2012) was a civil rights activist, women’s rights activist, and one of the country’s foremost labor union leaders. As vice president of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union — the first Black woman to be elected to the position — she pushed for intersectionality in the labor movement. For Further Reading: The Indomitable Rev. Addie L. Wyatt Rev. Addie L. Wyatt Reverend Addie Wyatt: Faith and the Fight for Labor, Gender, and Racial Equality This month we’re talking about workers:

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Workers: Laudelina de Campos Melo

Womanica ·

2024/05/30

Laudelina de Campos Melo (1904-1991) was a labor organizer in Brazil. She fought for the dignity of Black domestic workers during a time when they were seen as second-class citizens and afforded little to no rights. She created the first domestic workers organization in Brazil, which is still active today. For Further Reading: “Who was Laudelina de Campos Melo, a pioneer in the fight for the rights of domestic workers in Brazil” “Project Queerino: The Worst Bosses” “‘We Can’t Take It Anymore.’ How

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Workers: Luisa Capetillo

Womanica ·

2024/05/29

Lusia Capetillo (1879-1922) was a Puerto Rican union organizer, reporter, and author who saw feminism and workers' rights as inseparable from one another. She fought for the intellectual and financial independence of women and encouraged education for the working class. She helped unionize workers in Puerto Rico, New York, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic and wrote three books on anarchism, feminism, and human rights. For Further Reading: Puerto Rican Feminist Luisa Capetillo Fought to Redefine

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5:14

Workers: Františka Plamínková

Womanica ·

2024/05/28

Františka Plamínková (1875-1942) was a Czech teacher, organizer, and politician who dedicated her life to advancing women’s rights. She played a key role in winning women’s suffrage and served as a senator. She then opposed the Nazis, and ultimately was executed for her role in the underground resistance. For Further Reading: Czech Center: Františka Plamínková Google Doodles: Františka Plamínková 141st Birthday Radio Prague International: Františka Plamínková: the feminist suffragette who ensured

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7:33

Workers: Hiratsuka Raichō

Womanica ·

2024/05/27

Hiratsuka Raichō (1886-1971) was a Japanese feminist and social reformer, who founded a literary magazine by and for women. After becoming a mother, she became an advocate for working women in Japan, fighting for suffrage and better working conditions. For Further Reading: “In the Beginning, Woman Was the Sun: The Autobiography of a Japanese Feminist” Hiratsuka Raichō: The Japanese Feminist’s Life and Work This month we’re talking about workers: Women who fought for labor rights and shaped the

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5:17

Workers: Rebecca Lukens

Womanica ·

2024/05/24

Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854) is known as the first female CEO in the United States. She ran Brandywine Iron Works and Nail Factory, successfully guiding it through a difficult economic recession and a rapidly industrializing workplace. For Further Reading: Rebecca Lukens: A woman of iron Rebecca Lukens Resource Center America’s First Female Industrialist Rebecca Lukens Was The Original Iron Lady This month we’re talking about workers: Women who fought for labor rights and shaped the way we do

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6:16

Workers: Lucy Parsons

Womanica ·

2024/05/23

Lucy Parsons (c.1851-1942) was an anti-capitalist labor organizer.. She founded the Wobblies (Industrial Workers of the World) and The International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), and advocated for the 8-hour workday. For Further Reading: WBEZ Reporter Arionne Nettles Book Review of Lucy's Parsons biography 25 min audio story on Lucy Parsons via WBEZ’s Curious City Lucy Parsons as defined by (Industrial Workers of the World) This month we’re talking about workers: Women who fought

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Workers: Clara Zetkin

Womanica ·

2024/05/22

Clara Zetkin (1857-1933) was a prominent German Marxist theorist, activist, and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in the early socialist and communist movements, particularly in championing women's suffrage and equality. Zetkin also initiated International Women's Day, which is still celebrated globally today as a day of advocacy and solidarity for women's rights. For Further Reading: Clara Zetkin: The Crossroad of Socialism and Feminism International Women’s Day: feminist

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6:20

Workers: Florence Knoll Bassett

Womanica ·

2024/05/21

Florence Knoll Bassett (1917-2019) ushered in a new modern and sleek aesthetic for the American office during the postwar era. The pioneering architect and interior designer believed the design process should incorporate every element — from furniture textiles to artwork to doorknobs. Her work at Knoll Furniture brought us some of the most recognizable furniture silhouettes from the modernist era — including the iconic “womb chair.” For Further Reading: Florence Knoll Bassett, 101, Designer of

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4:41

Workers: Mary Macarthur

Womanica ·

2024/05/20

Mary Macarthur (1880-1921) was a trade unionist who fought for women workers. She founded the National Federation of Women’s Workers, helped pass the 1909 Trade Boards Act, which guaranteed a minimum wage for women workers, and led multiple strikes against employers who refused to pay their workers fairly. For Further Reading: Mary Macarthur 1880-1921 The Working Woman's Champion The life of Mary Macarthur. A TUC Library Exhibition | London Metropolitan University Mary Macarthur : a biographical

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6:29

Workers: Pat Schroeder

Womanica ·

2024/05/17

Pat Schroeder (1940-2023) was a trailblazing force in American politics, known for her advocacy for women's rights and social justice. As the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado, she championed progressive causes from gender equality to reproductive rights to education throughout her 24-year tenure. For Further Reading: Patricia Schroeder, Feminist Force in Congress, Dies at 82 - The New York Times Feminists and Friends Reflect on Pat Schroeder's Legacy - Ms. Magazine Pat Schroeder,

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5:50

Workers: Irene Fernandez

Womanica ·

2024/05/16

Irene Fernandez (1946-2014) was a Malaysian human rights activist. She co-founded Tenaganita, a non-governmental organization that promotes the rights of migrant workers. When she raised the alarm about migrant workers’ welfare in government detentions, she became the subject of one of the longest trials in the country’s history For Further Reading: Irene Fernandez, Champion of the Oppressed in Malaysia, Dies at 67 Irene Fernandez defends rights of migrant workers despite conviction Our Founder:

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6:41

Workers: Emma Tenayuca

Womanica ·

2024/05/15

Emma Tenayuca (1916-1999) was a Mexican-American labor organizer and civil rights activist who led a wave of strikes by women workers in Texas during the Great Depression. She is known as la pasionaria de Texas, or the Passionate One. For Further Reading: On One of the Great Unsung Heroes of the American Labor Movement A conversation with Emma Tenayuca The Militant Passion of Emma Tenayuca This month we’re talking about workers: Women who fought for labor rights and shaped the way we do business

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5:34

Workers: Maria Moreno

Womanica ·

2024/05/14

Maria Moreno (1920-1989) was a farmworker and labor union activist during the Farmworkers' Movement of the 1960s. She is the first woman to be hired as a union organizer. During her time with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, Maria led strikes and fought for workers’ rights. Further Reading: You already know Cesar Chavez. What about Maria Moreno? SO SHALL YE REAP Meet Maria Moreno: The First Farm Worker Woman in America To Be Hired As A Union Organizer Adios Amor: The Search for

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6:14

Workers: Sue Cowan Williams

Womanica ·

2024/05/13

Sue Cowan Williams (1910-1994) was a teacher in Little Rock, Arkansas, who filed and won a lawsuit to end pay discrimination against Black teachers in the segregated South. Hher case helped shape the organization’s legal strategy for civil rights in schools across the country. Special thanks to the Central Arkansas Library System for access to their Oral History collection, 1973-2001, UALR.ORH.108. UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture. For Further Reading: Central Arkansas

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Workers: Florence Reece

Womanica ·

2024/05/10

Florence Reece (1900-1986) was a writer, musician, and poet who wrote about unions, coal miners’ rights, and her own lived experiences. Florence was a coal miner’s wife and experienced the bloody Harlan County War, which she used as inspiration for her material. She is best known for her song “Which Side Are You On”, and her poetry and labor song collection Against the Current. For Further Reading Florence Reece, "Against the Current" Singer Songwriters Florence Reece and Pete Seeger Discuss

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5:06

Workers: Ela Bhatt

Womanica ·

2024/05/09

Ela Bhatt (1933-2022) was an activist and organizer who founded the Self-Employed Women’s Association of India (SEWA), which serves primarily low-income women across India. She went on to become an influential figure, known internationally for her work in cooperatives, labor organizing, and microfinance. For Further reading: The New York Times: Ela Bhatt, Advocate for Women Workers in India, Dies at 89 We Are Poor But So Many: The Story of Self-Employed Women in India A Discussion with Ela Bhatt,

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